Will Babies Stop Eating When They're Full?

While it is certainly possible to overfeed a baby, most infant nutrition experts agree that it is fairly uncommon. As we noted earlier, babies are innately capable of self-regulating their intake; they eat when they're hungry and stop when they're full.

Do babies stop when they are full?

Different babies grow at different rates and eat different amounts at different times. Babies come with an incredibly sophisticated self-regulation system: When they're hungry, they eat, and when they're full, they stop.

What happens if baby is too full?

Overfeeding a baby often causes the baby discomfort because he or she can't digest all of the breast milk or formula properly. When fed too much, a baby may also swallow air, which can produce gas, increase discomfort in the belly, and lead to crying.